Download - Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning
Presented byEmily Million
UDL Inspiration• How do I get in if I
am in a wheelchair?
• Architects started designing buildings with these adaptions in mind instead of adding them on later.
• Philosophy relates to education
What is Universal Design for Learning?• “Universal Design for Learningis a set of principles
for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn. UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs (CAST, Inc. 1999-2011.”
• Watch:http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/videos/udlcenter/udl#video0
3 Principles of UDLProvide Multiple Means
of:Representation
Color contrast presentations
Signed storiesVokiCaptioningStarfall.com
Action and Expression
Virtual keyboardCamera mouseVoice threadBook builderGlogsterSAM Animation
Engagement
Virtual Field TripsCollaborative ClassroomsCrayon: Create your own newspaperBook AdventureProject-based curriculum
Role of Technology
• To help to students in and outside of the classroom
• Quick• Cost-effective solutions• Individualization of curriculum• Scaffolding• Engaging activities
UDL and Copper Center
• We have a wide variety of students, and need to meet every child where they are and help them be successful.
• Can be related to RTI in the classroom
Brain Research tells us:
• The "what" of learning
• “How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Identifying letters, words, or an author's style are recognition tasks.”
RecognitionNetwork
Brain Research tells us:
• The ”how" of learning• “Planning and
performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Writing an essay or solving a math problem are strategic tasks.”
Strategic
Network
Brain Research tells us:
• The "why" of learning• “How learners get
engaged and stay motivated. How they are challenged, excited, or interested. These are affective dimensions.”
AffectiveNetwork
UDL and diversity
• Not every student comes in with the same amount of background information, culture, ethnic, linguistic, and academic needs.
Why technology?
• Change in student and teacher roles• Increased motivation and self esteem• Technical skills• Accomplishment of more complex tasks• More collaboration with peers• Increased use of outside resources• Improved design skills/ attention to audience• Found at: http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdR
eformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html
CAST online toolsfocus:research
• A search engine with built-in text to speech and readability levels
• Safe web searching
• We already have an account!
CAST online toolsfocus: spelling and vocabulary
• Insert the week’s spelling list and studnets can play games, finish worksheets, and complete other interactive activities.
• Students can do independently
CAST online toolsfocus: writing
• Interactive, online, structured writing tool to help elementary students write descriptions, poetry, explanations, procedures, etc.
• http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Writing+tools
(To see screencast)
More information:
• http://www.udlcenter.org/• http://
udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/• http://udlguidelines.edublogs.org/• http://www.paec.org/fdlrstech/
udl.html
Resources• CAST, Inc. (1999-2011). Transforming Educaiton
Through Universal Design for Learning. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cast.org/index.html
• Davis, D., Prietz, I. Fdlrs technology coordinating unit. 2011.Retrieved from http://www.paec.org/fdlrstech/udl.html
• Free technology toolkit for UDL in all classrooms. Retrieved from http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/
• SRI International, U.S. Department of Education, 2011. Technology and education reform. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/index.html